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But where is Sandra Clifton now?

Today, the Shropshire scammer is still at large.

But how did Freegard become involved in this familys life and where is Sandra Clifton now?

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Who Is Sandra Clifton?

Sandra Clifton married childhood sweetheart Mark Clifton and had two children, Sophie and Jake.

The couple separated after many years of marriage but stayed amicable.

Mark Clifton, with his two children, Jake and Sophie Clifton

After a period of time, Sandra decided to use dating websites to look for love.

In November 2011, she met David Hendy.

Per the documentary, David claimed to work in the media field and sold ad spaces.

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They are desperate for answers of her whereabouts.

Where is Sandra Clifton Now?

Mark and his two children contacted the authorities after discovering the real identity of Robert Hendy-Freegard.

In 2015, they managed to track Sandra down and discovered that she was still with Robert.

But when she discovered David Hendys real identity, she ceased further dealings with him.

He later inquired about using one of her dogs as a stud.

I just said, if youre Robert Hendy-Freegard, then the answers no.

Hendy then allegedly claimed that he had a twin brother, then Spavin never heard from him again.

However, because of legalities, his mother was able to claim the house through the courts.

It was over Zoom that Jake would see his mother for the first time since she disappeared in 2014.

I know who I am with.

Sadly, the law doesnt do a lot for people like my mum.

As the documentary painstakingly details, Sandra and her children werent Freegard-Hendys only victims.

In 1993, Freegard-Hendy convinced three university students that they were being targeted by the IRA.

His victim, Sarah, spent a decade on the run, later handing over 180,000 from her inheritance.

The Puppet Master: Hunting A Con Manis available to watch now on Netflix.